October 25, 2004
CLA-2-62:RR:NC:N3:360 K89619CATEGORY:CLASSIFICATIONTARIFF NO.:6204.32.2030
Ms. Janice Sarmiento
McNaughton Apparel Group Inc.
498 Seventh Avenue
9th Floor
New York, NY 10018RE: The tariff classification of a woman's blazer from Bangladesh
Dear Ms. Sarmiento:
In your letter dated September 24, 2004, you requested a tariff classification ruling on behalf of Norton. The submitted sample will be returned to you as requested.
Style 9PMXRF is a woman’s blazer constructed from 98 percent cotton and 2 percent spandex woven twill fabric. The garment features long sleeves, a notched lapel, one chest pocket, two patch pockets below the waist, four self-fabric belt loops and a full front opening secured by four buttons. The pockets, sleeves and bottom have a fringed trim.
The applicable subheading for style 9PMXRF will be 6204.32.2030, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS), which provides for women’s or girls’ suits, ensembles, suit-type jackets, blazers, dresses, skirts, divided skirts, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear): suit-type jackets and blazers: of cotton: other: other: women’s. The rate of duty will be 9.4 percent ad valorem.
Style 9PMXRF falls within textile category designation 335. Based upon international textile trade agreements products of Bangladesh are currently subject to quota restraints and the requirement of a visa.
The designated textile and apparel categories and their quota and visa status are the result of international agreements that are subject to frequent renegotiations and changes. To obtain the most current information, we suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the Textile Status Report for Absolute Quotas, which is available at our Web site at www.cbp.gov. In addition, the designated textile and apparel categories may be subdivided into parts. If so, visa and quota requirements applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected and should also be verified at the time of shipment.
This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R.).
A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Patricia Schiazzano at 646-733-3051.
Sincerely,
Robert B. Swierupski
Director,